By not being here. I'm just frustrated with this "temporary" computer. It's SOOO S L O W! That said, my work week ended as it started. IT SUCKED! I don't know how long I can go, without losing my patience. Our district manager was in the other day, and it was all I could do not to let him know what I really think! Only my manager's look to me ( as if to say- "please Karen- don't!") kept me from venting the frustration that we all feel. He knows that I have enough time/experience that I could argue my points well. But the last week would have seen me bring out a can of "whoop-ass", and that would not have gone down well. So I kept my feelings to myself. But if it lasts much longer....... :(

Well, my shopping is almost done. I have to get everything out, and "compare piles" ( those with large families know this- one child can NOT have more than the others. Otherwise, chaos insues!). And I have a few more things to get Jon. I just have to find the time. We did go out today to the mall. The first stop was F.Y.E.- you know, the place with a Ticketbastard outlet. I am now in posession of 3 tickets to the Bon Jovi concert on Feb. 10!!!!!!!! We're literelly side stage, on Brian's side. I don't know how this will be, as I've never been to this venue. But at least it's a mother-daughter concert. That will be worth the time and trip!Devon is coming too, so it's all good!

I have one more biotch, and then I'm gonna go relax. Why am I sitting in my bedroom, one week before Christmas- AND SWEATING???? We were supposed to get a cold front- BUUUTT NOOOOOOOO!!!! It must be 75 degrees outside. And I REFUSE- ABSO-FLIPPIN'-LOUTELY! turning on my A.C.! How am I to get into the spirit, when my flowers are wilting, and it feels like I should be buying bathing suits? I've lived down here since 1977- but I still have a problem with shopping for Christmas with shorts on. I can only hope that the next one packs more of a punch. The first few years I lived down here- the warmth was fun. Now I feel like I need a little cold to get into the spirit of things. I must be getting old......... :(

Well, I hope to be back tomorrow. Actually, I'm hoping to get my tower back, so things can get back to normal. (Whatever normal is!) I hope you all are well, and that your holiday spirit is in full "happy" mode! From me to you-Peace and Love, KC!